The Hotel Released to me the last 4 rooms that were held for American Airlines Employees. So we now have the full Hotel.
If you need a room or You have Wristbands already and want to stay at the Hotel contact me at:

Hi there, new to Tiki Caliente (and technically my first post here on Tiki Central). I was hoping to make it down to TC though we might just keep it a day trip, we'd be coming from LA and schedules are up in the air. I was wondering if the wristband was a requirement for general admission since it sounded like it was more of a premium pass type deal. If one has no wristband we still have access to the grounds correct? Apologies for such a newbie question but I want to make extra sure

I will see if I can help, Saturday & Sunday afternoon market place is open to the general public
and you don't need wrist bands to attend, after 6pm (Rory will correct this if I am wrong)
you need a wrist band for the Parties & music.

ATP Hit it on the head. The grounds are open to the public from 10a.m. to 6p.m. to enjoy the vendors/Dee Jay/Afternoon live band/B.B.Q/Tropical Drinks.
We would love to have you down in Palm Springs to support our vendors and enjoy a quick getaway.

Without the wristband you just can not join in on the room parties,taste testings,pool use and will not be allowed to be on grounds after 7p.m. for the headliners or late night shows.

On 2013-05-12 06:59, Cargo Cult Leader wrote:Sweet, thank for answering my questions. One more about the marketplace, are most vendors cash only?

While I really really should be saving money right now I'm always on the hunt for rare tiki mugs, if anyone here is planning to be a vendor I'd love to know about your wares!

Not all vendors are cash only, some do take card, but having cash on hand would be most prudent if you are looking for wares. Also, not all vendors post all of their wares, so there will be more than likely a chance to find something of interest.

Check this post for vendors at TC5, its under the Tiki Marketplace line: